Cobalt Digital Inc BlueBox BBG-DA-12G-1x6 User Manual

The BlueBox™ DA-12G-1x6 Reclocking Distribution Amplifier (hereinafter “BlueBox™
DA-12G-1x6”) provides a small “throwdown” package that offers a 1X6 DA with automatic
detect and reclock at 12, 2.970, 1.485, and 0.270 Gb/s. ASI is supported on 4 non-inverting
outputs. The DA-12G-1x6 can be powered from USB and/or 5-16 VDC using an AC adapter
(supplied).

The DA-12G-1x6 can be operated in automatic standard detect mode or in a manual standard
mode. Non-inverting ASI reclock is available on OUTPUT 1 thru 3 and 5 output ports.

LED Indicator

The LED indicates the following modes:

• Solid GREEN – Input detected (and of rate recognized by device). Normal operation.

• Flashing GREEN – No input (or input rate not recognized by device).

• Flashing AMBER – Settings have changed and are not currently saved (settings being written to memory).

• Flashing RED – Bootloader/firmware upgrade mode. Flashing red state persists while firmware is being
uploaded and ceases when upload is complete.

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Connecting BlueBox™ DA-12G-1x6

1 Connect BlueBox™ DA-12G-1x6 power using either or both the USB port or the supplied

AC adapter. Dual source (simultaneous) use provides power redundancy.

2. Connect SDI, ASI, or MADI input. Note the specific output ports that can be used for ASI
(as shown on the previous page). This provides the basic connections. Other connections
do not require termination if unused.

Switch Settings

The 4-position switch allows
forcing a reclocking rate or allow
auto detect, and also allows mute
upon input loss as shown below.

Configure Using USB allows
BBG-DA-12G-1x6 to be configured
and monitored using a GUI which
replicates control settings shown
here. When set to Configure Using
USB, last-saved USB GUI settings
take effect. When set to Configure
Using DIP Switches, current DIP
switch settings take effect.

Specifications

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BBG-DA-12G-1x6

12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI /
MADI Reclocking Distribution
Amplifier With Input Status LED

Item Description/Specification

SDI/ASI/MADI Input:

SMPTE 2082-1, 424M, 292M, 259M, ASI, MADI. (AES audio not supported)

Receive Performance;
Equalized:

12 Gbps: 80m
3 Gbps: 160m

1.485 Gbps: 180m
143-360 Mbps: 400m

12G/3G/HD/SD-SDI /
ASI / MADI Outputs:

Number of DA outputs: 6
Signal Level: 800 mV +/- 10%
DC Offset: 0.0V +/- 0.5V
Jitter 12 Gbps:
Alignment (<100 kHz) Jitter: < 0.3 UI
Timing (<10 Hz) Jitter: < 8 UI
Jitter 6 Gbps:
Alignment (<100 kHz) Jitter: < 0.3 UI
Timing (<10 Hz) Jitter: < 4 UI
Jitter 3 Gbps:
Alignment (<100 kHz) Jitter: < 0.3 UI
Timing (<10 Hz) Jitter: < 2 UI
Jitter 1.5 Gbps:
Alignment (<100 kHz) Jitter: < 0.2 UI
Timing (<10 Hz) Jitter: < 1 UI
Jitter 270 Mbps:
Alignment (<1 kHz) Jitter: < 0.2 UI
Timing (<10 Hz) Jitter: < 0.2 UI
Impedance: 75Ω

Power Input:

<2 Watts; 5-16 VDC (compatible with Power Supply PS4 (North America) or
PS5 (International). USB along with power supply provides power redundancy.

Dimensions (WxHxD):

5.8” x 2.9” x 1.1” (including connector projections)
(147 x 74 x 28 mm)

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years
from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000, and Blue Box
series power supplies, and Dolby

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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the

repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this
limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply
to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse,
abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are
authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall
immediately void the warranty. Pleas e contact Cobalt Technical Support for more inform ation.

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser
shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return
Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective products should be double boxed, and sufficiently
protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center,
postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number,
description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial
number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [e-mail]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR T ICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PA R T. ANY SOFTW ARE
PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE
PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENT ATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON
WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT
PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICA TIONS.

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT , AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO
EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

©Copyright 2017, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without

the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may
not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in
this device is prohibited.

The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right
to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does
not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.

Cobalt

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is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. BlueBox™ is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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Cobalt Digital Inc.

2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com

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